“The musicians were also wearing matching ruffled uniforms and white wigs. I didn’t know which famous classical composer they were playing, but it felt very appropriate for a room filled with aspiring Marie Antoinettes. Men were bowing; ladies were curtsying; fans were fluttering; and people were delighting over surprise encounters with someone they knew and had probably seen earlier in the week. There were a few people, beyond the servants, that I thought were still human. I sensed a certain ne...rvous vitality about them that just wasn’t present in the undead guests, although the vampires were much more animated. Jessie and I were arm in arm. He reached over and patted my hand after we checked my cloak. “Would you like a glass of champagne?” “Um... What kind of champagne?” I asked. He looked confused. “The kind with bubbles.” “Yeah, but...” I lowered my voice. “Is it safe for me to drink?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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